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Meet Our 2025 - 2026 Cardiology Fellows

Drs. Dureshahwar Ali · Javier Rafa · Anika Patel


Riverside Cardiology Fellows in white lab coats

Riverside’s Cardiology fellowship delivers the breadth of a high-volume cardiology service in a community hospital environment. Learn more about our 2025-2026 Cardiology Fellows:

Dureshahwar Ali, DO – Riverside Cardiology Fellow

Dureshahwar Ali, DO

Hometown: Lincolnwood, IL

Medical School: Midwestern University / CCOM

Fun fact: I’ve eaten chocolate from 28 countries.

Rahul Patel, DO – Riverside Cardiology Fellow

Rahul Patel, DO

Hometown: South Bend, IN

Medical School: Midwestern University / CCOM

Omar Rafa, DO – Riverside Cardiology Fellow

Omar Rafa, DO

Hometown: Bayonne, NJ

Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fun fact: I can perform the “around-the-world” soccer freestyle.